Man shot dead in Lambeth shooting named as Chino Johnson

Victim of fatal Lambeth shooting named as Chino Johnson

The man in his twenties killed in a double drive-by shooting in Lambeth has been named by police.

Chino Johnson, 27, and a 29-year-old woman were injured when two suspects on a moped opened fire on a group socialising outside a property in Ferrey Mews, Brixton.

The pair then fled on the moped in the direction of Bennett Road and Dora Way.

The London Ambulance Service alerted police to reports of a shooting and attended the scene at around 9.00pm on Sunday (September 12).

Mr Johnson and the woman were treated by paramedics for gunshot wounds.

Despite the efforts of the emergency services, Mr Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The injured woman was taken to hospital where her condition was assessed as non-life changing.

A third person, a woman who is believed to be aged 26, later self-presented at a south London hospital with superficial injuries.

Scotland Yard said the moped is described as light coloured - either white or silver - with a large black square box mounted on the rear and an L plate hanging down. It is believed to be either a Yamaha NX or a model that looks similar.

Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Tunstall, from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, said: "My thoughts are with Chino's family who are having to come to terms with the impact of this senseless murder.

"I also recognise that such an incident will have shocked the local community. I'd like to reassure them that specialist officers are actively investigating what took place on Sunday night and are determined to identify those involved.

"There will be people in this community who know those responsible for Chino's murder. I would urge them to come forward, to speak to my team – in confidence – and to help us make that vital breakthrough in our investigation.

"In particular, I would like to hear from anyone who saw the moped we believe was used. Did you see it being driven with two people on either directly before or after 21:00hrs on Sunday? Have you seen it discarded since or hidden somewhere in the local area?

"No piece of information is too small or insignificant. Please, make that call."